Americano

In Mathieu Demy's poignant drama "Americano," a young real estate agent from Paris returns to Los Angeles to settle his late mother's estate, but a chance discovery sets him on an unexpected journey to Mexico in search of a woman named Lola. As he navigates this impromptu quest, Demy draws upon his own childhood memories, skillfully weaving past and present into a nuanced exploration of love, loss, and legacy. The film marks a new chapter in the career of its director, son of French icon Agnès Varda, who lends his own performances to the picture alongside an accomplished cast, including Salma Hayek and Geraldine Chaplin.